October 2017
AAG – Policy Panel Discussion
Topic: Improving Quality of Care and Quality of Life of Older Albertans Register Now! Please join in this exciting opportunity to dialogue with senior policy makers on important policy issues relating to seniors in Alberta. Panel Members: Honourable Brandy Payne, Associate Minister of Health - Topic: What the Alberta Government has achieved, and what else needs to be done. Dr. Sheree Kwong See, Seniors Advocate - Topic: What seniors perceive as important for quality of care and quality of life.…
Find out more »January 2018
Networking Dinner – Co-hosted by AAG Edmonton Chapter & AGNA
Topic: Supporting a Healthier System For Seniors and its Sustainability Guest Speaker: The Honourable Sarah Hoffman, Deputy Premier of Alberta and Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-Glenora on May 5, 2015. She was appointed to serve as Minister of Health and Minister of Seniors on May 24, 2015, and on February 2, 2016, Ms. Hoffman was named Deputy Premier, while continuing to serve as Minister of Health. Schedule:…
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Research to Action: Innovation in our Manors and Community Introductory Remarks by Jenny Robinson, CEO Brenda Strafford Foundation Do you have an old research or quality improvement poster lying in the back of a closet somewhere? Well here’s your chance to use it again! Share your poster and join in the learning. Download: Event Poster Registration Deadline: January 18, 2018 For more information: Contact Us
Find out more »March 2018
AAG Calgary Chapter – Networking Dinner & Caregiver Research Presentation
EVENT DETAILS: Join us for a Networking Dinner and Research Presentation giving voice to caregivers of people over 55, co-hosted by the AAG Calgary Chapter, Kerby Centre, and Alberta Gerontological Nurses Association - AGNA Calgary Chapter. Guest Speaker: Research Team funded by New Horizons Topic: “Family Caregiver Perceptions of Support Programs in Calgary” Time: 5:30 – 6:00 pm – Registration, Networking 6:00 pm – Buffet Dinner 6:30 pm – Speakers 7:30 pm – Q & A Session 8:00 pm -…
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Close-Up Discussion on the Future of Dementia Care with Dr. David Sheard
EVENT DETAILS: Co-Sponsored by the AAG Provincial Board and the Edmonton Chapter Board. Guest Speaker: Dr. David Sheard, Emeritus Director/Founder, Dementia Care Matters, UK Over the past 30 years, Dr. Sheard has developed a reputation as a well known, international motivational speaker and a leading dementia care consultant in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and Australia. His main focus in speaking has been to hold up a mirror to reflect the realities of dementia care and what it really takes…
Find out more »June 2018
Annual General Meeting, Awards & Symposium
Topic: Promoting Environments for Aging Well Register Now! Audience: This event will be of interest to policy makers, educators, researchers, anyone working with older adults as well as older adults themselves. Focus: Understanding the impact of technology change, autonomous vehicles, the transportation needs and urban design effects on older adults. Emerging policy issues from these presentations. Recognizing the accomplishments of individuals training for and working in the fields of gerontology and the care of older persons. Location: Ital-Canadian Seniors Association…
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Networking Dinner
Hosted by AAG Edmonton Chapter. Topic: The Future of Nursing Homes in Alberta and Improving Care for Residents and the Workforce Guest Speaker: Dr. Carole Estabrooks Professor, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Knowledge Translation, Faculty of Nursing and School of Public Health, University of Alberta Carole A. Estabrooks has been a member of the faculty and principal investigator of the Knowledge Utilization Studies Program since 1997. Dr. Estabrooks' research focuses on improvement methods and the sustainability, spread and scale-up…
Find out more »January 2019
2019 AAG & AGNA Dinner Event
Topic: Dementia Speakers: Corinne Schalm from Alberta Health: “Moving Forward of Alberta’s Dementia Strategy and Action Plan” Kacey Keyko from Edmonton South PCN: “Moving for Memory” Schedule: 5:30 pm – Registration & Cocktails (Cash Bar) 6:00 pm – Networking Dinner 7:00 pm – Guest Speaker 8:00 pm – Adjournment Fees: AAG/AGNA members: $50.00 Non-members: $55.00 Students & Seniors: $45.00 Registration and Payment Online: 2019 AAG & AGNA Dinner Event Registration Download Event Poster
Find out more »February 2019
AAG Calgary Chapter Networking Event
Speaker Topic: Issues and Possibilities in Continuing Care Speakers: Marian Donly & Linda McFarlane Location: University of Calgary - 4th Floor Professional Faculty Building Faculty of Social Work Lounge PF 3256, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada Details: 5-5:30 pm – Registration & Appetizers 5:45 pm – Guest Speakers 6:30 pm – Networking 7:00 pm – Adjournment Registration: AAG Members: $10.00 Non Members: $15.00 Students & Seniors: Free More Details: Cash or Cheque at the door only…
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AAG Edmonton Chapter Networking Dinner
Speaker Topic: Exploring Social Isolation in Older Adults Please join us for this exciting opportunity to network over dinner and hear insights from the Seniors Advocate and PEGASIS on the issues and possible solutions. Guest Speakers: Tim Henderson, Pan-Edmonton Group Addressing Social Isolation of Seniors (PEGASIS) Dr. Sheree Kwong See, Alberta’s Seniors Advocate (Office of the Seniors Advocate Alberta) Event Details: Registration: 5:15 pm Dinner: 6:00 pm Speakers: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Registration Deadline: March 8, 2019 Register Now! Download…
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